Luther
LOO-ther
Popularity
#1499
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
67,297
Peak Year
#1,490 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Luther is a Germanic name derived from 'Liutger,' meaning 'people army' or 'famous warrior.'
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Martin Luther
German theologian and religious reformer.
Luther Vandross
American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
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